How to travel from Le Havre to Nantes, France

The distance between Le Havre and Nantes is around 381km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Le Havre to Nantes by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NantesLe Havre if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Nantes.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière and then to Nantes Haluchère.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)

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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance383km (238 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Havre and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Le Havre to Nantes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €69 ($69).

The distance between Le Havre and Nantes is around 381km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 281km (175 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Le Havre and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Havre to Nantes is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €69 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Havre and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Havre and Nantes. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Le Havre to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Gaîté and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Le Havre and Nantes. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Le Havre and Nantes. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Havre to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caen: Gare Routière and Nantes Haluchère. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

NOMAD CARS Calvados and FlixBus run regular bus services between Le Havre and Nantes. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Havre to Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Nantes is Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nantes. Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) and Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Le Havre and Nantes. The distance is around 383km (238 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Havre to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Le Havre and Nantes

Transport options from Le Havre to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 20m
€225($225)
hourly640km (398 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 60m
€275($275)
5 times a day1,209km (751 miles)
Train
4h 50m
€110($110)
hourly617km (383 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 10m
€20($20)
once daily381km (237 miles)
Bus via Dives sur Mer: Gare SNCF7h 30m
€20($20)
once a week390km (243 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€69($69)
on demand383km (238 miles)

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Airports near Nantes

The following major airports near Nantes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Nantes
SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Nantes
RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Nantes